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DHA

Oils / Oils and their derivatives

Also known as: Docosahexaenoic acid
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Docosahexaenoic acid
Related Remedies: Fish oil
EPA
E-EPA

Found 130 oral uses for DHA

  • ADD RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves brain and mental function, concentration, attention and behavior. Take 500-750 mg of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Arteriosclerosis RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a blood thinner; reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides; reduces blood clots and plaque formation in blood vessels and the plaque size. Take 1-2 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Breast-feeding support RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; used by nursing women DHA promotes healthy mental function and healthy vision development in children. Take 1 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cardiovascular disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves heart function; reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease risk; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Coronary artery disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; improves heart function; reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease risk; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces intestinal inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Delayed development RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a nutritive; helps the growth and development of infant and children. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Development of young children RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a nutritive; helps the growth and development of infant and children. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General central nervous system conditions RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; nourishes nerves; helps the growth and development of central nervous system of infant and children. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Growth disturbances RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; helps the growth and development of infant and children. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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